THE F(ree) R(esponse) Q(uestion)
Intro
• Same structure as the DBQ, but no documents to
analyze
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Intro
Thesis
Topic Sentences (3!)
Facts that support your thesis and topic sentences
(tons!)
• Be specific!
• Hardest part of the test often the questions are
ridiculously vague
– Don’t stress- very few students will ‘own’ this part of
the test.
– You’ve already been writing FRQs all year the
outlines!
Good News- You Get to Choose!
08-09 Test
Choose one of these!
2. Analyze the long-term and short-term factors responsible for the disintegration of
communist rule in TWO of the following states:
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Hungary
Poland
3. Considering the period 1918 to 1948, analyze the political and diplomatic problems
faced by TWO of the following newly created Eastern European states.
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Poland
4. Analyze the extent to which Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria
advanced and did not advance Enlightenment ideals during their reigns.
And one of these…
5. Compare and contrast the economic factors responsible
for the decline of Spain with the economic factors
responsible for the decline of the Dutch Republic by the
end of the seventeenth century.
6. Analyze various ways in which the Thirty Years’ War
(1618-1648) represented a turning point in European
history.
7. Analyze how Galileo, Descartes, and Newton altered
traditional interpretations of nature and challenged
traditional sources of knowledge.
Usually a range of difficulty. Which
are the easiest?
How to Tackle the FRQ…
• You have 30 minutes.
– Approx 5 min prep time and 25 minutes writing time
• Step #1- brainstorm relevant facts
– You will find that you know more than you think you
do!
• Step #2- group facts into relevant categories
– If you are having trouble, think of Persia themes.
• Step #3- Write an intro, then your thesis. Then
write. Stuff your answer with relevant facts!
9-7: Stronger
Has a clear, well-developed thesis
Is well organized
Addresses the prompt directly and completely
Supports the thesis with ample specific evidence
Carefully stays within the time period specified in the question
May contain minor grammar errors; even a 9 need not be flawless
6-4: Mixed (Please use the symbols only to indicate problem areas)
*
Contains a thesis, perhaps superficial or simplistic
!
Has minor to medium organizational issues
#
Attempts to address the prompt, but may not succeed fully
@
Some specific evidence in support, but not enough (or inaccurate supporting evidence)
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mostly stays in the time period specified, but not always
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contains notable grammatical errors
3-2: Weaker
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Thesis is confused, absent, or merely restates the question
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Has medium to major organizational issues
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Has a medium to major problems addressing the prompt
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not nearly enough specific evidence and/or evidence may contain major
errors.
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May use wrong time periods
%%
writing has significant grammar errors
The Key Skill  Use Your Brain
Like a Lens  Zoom in And Out
Until You Find the Right Frame
• Example- question from a few years ago
– “Analyze the factors that occurred in the second half
of the 19th century which led to the Dreyfus Affair in
France.”
• What is the proper level of focus?
– French politics in the late 19th century?
– The events immediately surrounding the Dreyfus
Affair?
– No!
– Correct focus 
• New Nationalism and Social Darwinism !
Let’s Work on Them A Bit
1.
Analyze the extent to which Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of
Austria advanced and did not advance Enlightenment ideals during their reigns.
2. Compare and Contrast the Early Industrialization of Britain and Continental
Europe
3. Analyze Britain’s advantages in the early industrial period.
4. Analyze the impacts of the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic
Reformation (Counter Reformation) on the social order of sixteenth-century Europe.
5. Analyze the impact of the major developments of the Commercial Revolution on
Europe’s economy and society in the period 1650 to 1789.
6. Analyze the methods and degrees of success of Russian political and social reform
from the period of Peter the Great (1689–1725) through Catherine the Great (1762–
1796).
7. Describe and analyze the changes that led to Europe’s rapid population growth in the
Eighteenth century.
Hansen
AP Euro
1.
Name _______
Period ____
Analyze the extent to which Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria advanced and did not advance Enlightenment ideals during
their reigns.
2. Compare and Contrast the Early Industrialization of Britain and Continental Europe
3. Analyze Britain’s advantages in the early industrial period.
4. Analyze the impacts of the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Reformation (Counter Reformation) on the social order of sixteenth-century Europe.
5. Analyze the impact of the major developments of the Commercial Revolution on Europe’s economy and society in the period 1650 to 1789.
6. Analyze the methods and degrees of success of Russian political and social reform from the period of Peter the Great (1689–1725) through Catherine the
Great (1762–1796).
7. Describe and analyze the changes that led to Europe’s rapid population growth in the Eighteenth century.
Hansen
AP Euro
1.
Name _______
Period ____
Analyze the extent to which Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria advanced and did not advance Enlightenment ideals during
their reigns.
2. Compare and Contrast the Early Industrialization of Britain and Continental Europe
3. Analyze Britain’s advantages in the early industrial period.
4. Analyze the impacts of the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Reformation (Counter Reformation) on the social order of sixteenth-century Europe.
5. Analyze the impact of the major developments of the Commercial Revolution on Europe’s economy and society in the period 1650 to 1789.
6. Analyze the methods and degrees of success of Russian political and social reform from the period of Peter the Great (1689–1725) through Catherine the
Great (1762–1796).
7. Describe and analyze the changes that led to Europe’s rapid population growth in the Eighteenth century.
Analyze the extent to which
Frederick the Great of
Prussia and Joseph II of
Austria advanced and did not
advance Enlightenment
ideals during their reigns.
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AP European History
Paper’s Author
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2008-09 FRQ Scoring Guidelines Analyze the Impact of the I.R. on the Euro family.
Note- 9= A (45/45)
8 = A- (41/45)
7 = B (38/45)
6= C+ (35/45)
5 = C (33/45)
4= D (30/45)
3= D- (27/45)
45
9-7:
Stronger
Has a clear, well-developed thesis
Is well organized
Addresses the prompt directly and completely
Supports the thesis with ample specific evidence
Carefully stays within the time period specified in the question
May contain minor grammar errors; even a 9 need not be flawless
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3-2: Weaker
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Thesis is confused, absent, or merely restates the question
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Has medium to major organizational issues
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Has a medium to major problems addressing the prompt
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not nearly enough specific evidence and/or evidence may contain major
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May use wrong time periods
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writing has significant grammar errors
1-0
Poorer in all categories than a 3-2 paper
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Mixed (Please use the symbols only to indicate problem areas)
Contains a thesis, perhaps superficial or simplistic
Has minor to medium organizational issues
Attempts to address the prompt, but may not succeed fully
Some specific evidence in support, but not enough (or inaccurate
mostly stays in the time period specified, but not always
contains notable grammatical errors
Below 3, _____ /
supporting evidence)
errors.
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AP European History
Paper’s Author ________________________
Analyze the extent to which Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria
advanced and did not advance Enlightenment ideals during their reigns.
•
AP European History
Paper’s Author _________________________
Analyze the extent to which Frederick the Great of Prussia and Joseph II of Austria
advanced and did not advance Enlightenment ideals during their reigns.
Note- 9= A (45/45)
8 = A- (41/45)
7 = B (38/45)
6= C+ (35/45)
Note- 9= A (45/45)
8 = A- (41/45)
7 = B (38/45)
6= C+ (35/45)
5 = C (33/45)
4= D (30/45)
3= D- (27/45)
Below 3, _____ / 45
5 = C (33/45)
4= D (30/45)
3= D- (27/45)
Below 3, _____ / 45
9-7:
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Stronger
Has a clear, well-developed thesis
Is well organized
Addresses the prompt directly and completely
Supports the thesis with ample specific evidence
Carefully stays within the time period specified in the question
May contain minor grammar errors; even a 9 need not be flawless
9-7:
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Stronger
Has a clear, well-developed thesis
Is well organized
Addresses the prompt directly and completely
Supports the thesis with ample specific evidence
Carefully stays within the time period specified in the question
May contain minor grammar errors; even a 9 need not be flawless
6-4:
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Mixed (Please use the symbols only to indicate problem areas)
Contains a thesis, perhaps superficial or simplistic
Has minor to medium organizational issues
Attempts to address the prompt, but may not succeed fully
Some specific evidence in support, but not enough (or inaccurate supporting
evidence)
mostly stays in the time period specified, but not always
contains notable grammatical errors
6-4:
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!
#
@
Mixed (Please use the symbols only to indicate problem areas)
Contains a thesis, perhaps superficial or simplistic
Has minor to medium organizational issues
Attempts to address the prompt, but may not succeed fully
Some specific evidence in support, but not enough (or inaccurate supporting
evidence)
mostly stays in the time period specified, but not always
contains notable grammatical errors
$
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3-2: Weaker
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Thesis is confused, absent, or merely restates the question
!!
Has medium to major organizational issues
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Has a medium to major problems addressing the prompt
@@ not nearly enough specific evidence and/or evidence may contain major
errors.
$$
May use wrong time periods
%%
writing has significant grammar errors
1-0
Poorer in all categories than a 3-2 paper
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3-2: Weaker
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Thesis is confused, absent, or merely restates the question
!!
Has medium to major organizational issues
##
Has a medium to major problems addressing the prompt
@@ not nearly enough specific evidence and/or evidence may contain major errors
$$
May use wrong time periods
%%
writing has significant grammar errors
1-0
Poorer in all categories than a 3-2 paper